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How Nova Works in Ashby
Setup Integration
Video Guide
Select Ashby from the list of ATS providers
Setup API Key
1
Navigate to API Keys
Go to Ashby API Keys and click on “API Keys” in the left sidebar
2
Create New API Key
Click the “New” button in the top right corner to start creating a new API key
3
Select Integration Partner
In the “Integration Partner” step, type “Nova” in the dropdown and select “Nova” from the partner list
4
Enter API Key Name
In the “Name” field, enter “Nova” to identify this API key
5
Configure API Scopes
In the “API Scopes” step, enable these modules with the specified permissions:
- Jobs - Read
- Candidates - Read, Write
- Hiring Process Metadata - Read, Write
- Organization - Read
- Interviews - Read
6
Copy API Key
In the final “API Key” step, Ashby will generate your key. Click “Copy and Close” to copy the API key to your clipboard
7
Connect to Nova
Return to Nova → Settings → Integrations → Ashby and paste the copied API key to complete the integration
8
Nova Scores in Ashby
Nova always adds a Nova Score custom field to each candidate, so you can sort and filter candidates by score. You can also choose where the detailed assessment breakdown appears.
Recording Method
Choose how Nova records detailed candidate assessments. The Nova Score custom field is always added regardless of your choice.
- Tab Title
- Tab Title
Structured Feedback with Overall RecommendationThe detailed breakdown appears as structured feedback with an Overall Recommendation field.
Feedback Form Setup
This section only applies if you chose Feedback Forms as your recording method.
1
Go to Ashby Feedback Forms
Navigate to Ashby Feedback Forms and create a new form
2
Keep Overall Recommendation Field
- Field Type: Value Select
- Title: “Overall Recommendation”
- Options: 1-4 scale (Strong No → Strong Yes)
3
Keep Feedback Field
- Field Type: Rich Text
- Title: “Feedback”
4
Add Nova Score Field
- Field Type: Number
- Title: “Nova Score”
- Description: “Nova Score out of 10”
5
Connect to Nova
Save the form in Ashby, then select it in Nova during onboarding or in Settings → Integrations → Ashby
Form Structure Example
Score Mapping
Nova converts its 1-10 scale to Ashby’s 1-4 recommendation scale:| Nova Score | Ashby Recommendation |
|---|---|
| 1-3 | 1 - Strong No |
| 4-5 | 2 - No |
| 6-7 | 3 - Yes |
| 8-10 | 4 - Strong Yes |
Automatic Candidate Filtering
Nova automatically skips scoring for hired and archived candidates to save credits.
- Hired candidates
- Archived candidates